Job location: Claremont

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-06-01
Req: REQ-3152
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement                                    

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Football Coach

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach in the successful management of a Division III athletic program, including all aspects of the football program’s functions, operations, and execution as assigned. Manage all aspects of a position group including, meetings, practice and games. Serve as a recruiter to the football program. Organizational abilities, communication skills, technical abilities, initiatives, enthusiasm and loyalty are valued attributes. Develop and mentor approximately 20 student athletes. Also involved in coaching special teams, including planning, scouting and player development.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the assistant coach works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Create and full development of practice plans and ensure effective execution of offensive or defensive practices.

• Run meetings for own position group as well as work independently with players during practice.

• Assist with design of and independently facilitate pre and post-game workouts and conditioning and training of the athletes.

• Work with the offensive or defensive coordinator to create and implement offensive game plans.

• Recruit prospective athletes by adhering to the philosophy of the football program and the appropriate Division III rules of the NCAA and which may involve travel to meet prospects, phone calls and letters to coaches and prospective players.

• Independently manage a multi-state recruiting area through organization of contacting high school coaches and prospective athletes at all positions. Use appropriate discretion of which prospective student athletes are viable candidates for the football program and should be presented to admissions.

• Perform alumni and community outreach programs including public speaking engagements, clinics, camps, and alumni events. May attend fundraising events in a supporting role.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.

• Work cooperatively with others.

• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

• Display a positive attitude.

• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.

• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position including but not limited to leading other staff.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience is required. Collegiate coaching and recruiting is preferred.

LICENSES:

A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized driver’s policy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rules and regulations. Must understand offensive systems and strategy.

Must demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, customer service and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of student athletes, staff and department personnel.

Must have the ability to follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.

Must have the ability to travel as needed.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours per week, on a variable schedule. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division. This is a 12-month position.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt and benefits eligible position.

Supervisor – AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reported under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Claremont McKenna College policies, procedures.

Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes

A CSA is a key partner in helping the College comply with the requirements of the federal Clery Act, the goal of which is to provide information about safety and crimes on campus. Because crimes are often reported to employees who are not law enforcement or campus safety officers, the Clery Act obligates the College to identify who on our campus is likely to receive such reports and inform them of this role and responsibility and train them on what to do with that information. As a result of this designation, upon hire, and periodically thereafter, you are required to take the Clery Act training course. Such online course will be assigned to you and will need to be completed within the first six months of your employment.

Required On-site or Remote Personnel

During an emergency, required on-site or remote personnel provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the College, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect College properties.

On-site personnel are expected to come to work in emergency situations unless they are specifically excused by their departments. On-site personnel are required to report to Campus to perform required function.

Remote personnel can continue operations without physically reporting to campus.

Is this position:

On-Site No

Remote Yes

IPEDS Category Job Code: 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occ

CUPA Code: 499290

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations                                                                                    

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.               

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.